1. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Trends in European Library Building and Construction Olaf Eigenbrodt, Berlin

2. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Agenda Main issues in Library design today: - Virtual spaces – physical places - Aesthetics or functionality? - Green building - Standardization The library – a societal place for the knowledge societies - Multifunctional Spaces - Meeting places & living rooms - Learning spaces - Hubs and networks - Libraries and their environment - Cultural Heritage

3. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 The library – a virtual space? Second Life Library Library Archipelago "The bookless library is as realistic as the paperless office" Anonymus

4. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 The renaissance of space New ideas about the meaning of space Public places – public spaces Meeting places Living rooms Agorae Lounges Third space Lack of clear definitions and theory

5. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 The digital or hybrid library Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, Netherlands Architect: Jo Coenen & Co Space: 28,000 sqm

6. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Aesthetics or Functionality Modular construction Full flexibility 10 Commandments (Faulkner-Brown) The library as a space for information resources  Functionalist dead-end Creative Design Identity of Spaces Top Ten Qualities (McDonald) The library as a space for people and communication

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10. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Green Building Reducing the ecological footprint Energy management (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) Electricity Water use reduction Green cleaning Recycling

11. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 Philologische Bibliothek Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany Architect: Norman Foster Space: 6,300 sqm

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13. 23 von 23 Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08 LED Illuminants Water Recycling System